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Unit 2 Literature 第 2 单元 文学
The answers you get from literature depend on the questions you pose. 你从文学中得到的答案取决于你提出的问题。
— Margaret Atwood ——玛格丽特·阿特伍德
By the end of this unit, you will be able to: 在本单元结束时，你将能够：
introduce different types of literary works, eg. fiction and nonfiction; 介绍不同类型的文学作品，例如小说和非虚构作品；
summarise and analyse features of different types of literary works, 总结并分析不同类型文学作品的特点，
eg. building a character through vivid description of actions; 例如通过生动的动作描写塑造人物；
review and share a good novel you have read recently; 回顾并分享你最近读过的一本好小说；
compare the differences among a novel, a poem and a play, 比较小说、诗歌和戏剧之间的差异，
and comment on what they can offer. 并评述它们的价值。
Topic Talk 主题讲座
1. Think and Say 1. 想一想，说一说
What types of literary works do you like to read? 你喜欢读什么类型的文学作品？
Why? Tell a partner. 为什么？ 和搭档说一说。
Use the ideas below to help you. 参考下面的要点来帮助你表达。
Types of literary works 文学作品的类型
historical books 历史类书籍
short stories 短篇故事
biographies 传记
poems 诗歌
plays 戏剧
novels 小说
Reasons 原因
interesting 有趣的
serious 严肃的
encouraging 鼓舞人心的
funny 有趣的
hard to put down 让人爱不释手的
educational 有教育意义的
exciting 令人兴奋的
imaginative 富有想象力的
powerful 有感染力的
easy to read 容易阅读的
Tip 小贴士
biography — the story of Tip a person's life written by somebody else 传记——由他人撰写的某个人的生平故事
Poems are my favourite type of literary works. 诗歌是我最喜欢的文学作品类型。
They are imaginative and often very powerful. 它们充满想象力，通常还很有感染力。
2. Listen and Practise 2. 听录音并练习
Listen to a dialogue. 听一段对话。
What are Patsy and Jake talking about? 帕特西和杰克在讨论什么？
What questions does Patsy ask? 帕特西问了什么问题？
Listen and take notes. 边听边做笔记。
Then, use the notes to tell a partner about the book. 然后用笔记和搭档说一说这本书的相关内容。
Patsy: Hi, Jake! 帕齐：嗨，杰克！
What are you reading? 你在读什么？
Anything interesting? 有什么有趣的吗？
Jake: Hi, Patsy. 杰克：嗨，帕齐。
I've just finished a book called Holes. 我刚读完一本叫《洞》的书。
It's written by the American writer Louis Sachar. 它是美国作家路易斯·萨奇尔写的。
Have you heard of him? 你听说过他吗？
Patsy: Yeah! 帕齐：听说过！
His books often discuss serious matters, like teenage problems, 他的书经常探讨严肃的话题，比如青少年问题，
but they are very easy to read and often funny. 但读起来很轻松，而且常常很有趣。
Jake: That's right. 杰克：没错。
That's why they're so popular with teenagers. 这就是它们如此受青少年欢迎的原因。
Patsy: So what is Holes about? 帕齐：那《洞》讲的是什么？
Jake: Well, the main character is a boy called Stanley. 杰克：嗯，主人公是一个叫斯坦利的男孩。
He hasn't done anything wrong, but the police think he stole something. 他没有做错任何事，但警察认为他偷了东西。
They send him to a camp to punish him. 他们把他送到一个营地惩罚他。
His job at the camp, all day, every day, is digging holes. 他在营地里的工作就是整天、每天挖洞。
Patsy: What do you think of it? 帕齐：你觉得这本书怎么样？
Jake: It has an exciting plot, and it is also quite serious. 杰克：它的情节很精彩，同时也相当严肃。
The things the characters talk about make me think about the problems teenagers face. 书中人物谈论的内容让我思考青少年所面临的问题。
3. Relate and Share 3. 关联并分享
Tell a partner about a book that you have read recently. 告诉搭档你最近读过的一本书。
You may use the following questions to help you. 您可以使用以下问题来帮助您。
What is the title? 书名是什么？
Who is the writer? 作者是谁？
What is it about? 它是关于什么的？
What do you think of it? 你觉得它怎么样？
4. Read and Enjoy 4. 阅读与欣赏
Listen to the poem and read along. 听这首诗歌并跟着读。
What examples of art in everyday life does the poem mention? 这首诗歌提到了哪些日常生活中的艺术例子？
How can we make the world more beautiful through art? 我们如何通过艺术让世界变得更美丽？
Art Is Everywhere 艺术无处不在
The world is full of colours, 世界充满了色彩，
We see them every day. 我们每天都能看见。
But sometimes we don't notice, 但当我们忙于工作和玩耍时，
When we're at work and play. 有时却不会留意。
The beauty of a falling leaf, 飘落的树叶之美，
A rainbow in the sky, 天空中的彩虹，
The music of a bird's song, 鸟儿歌声般的音乐，
Is art that you can't buy. 都是金钱买不到的艺术。
Green grass and yellow flowers, 青青的草地和黄色的花朵，
The sky and sea so blue; 湛蓝的天空与大海；
The world's a stage, 世界是一个舞台，
And you can make art too! 你也能创造艺术！
Paint a picture, sing a song, 画一幅画，唱一首歌，
Play music, act and dance. 演奏音乐，表演、跳舞。
Make the world more beautiful, 让世界变得更加美丽，
When you have the chance. 当你有机会时。
Lesson 1 The Old Man and the Sea 第 1 课 《老人与海》
Activate and Share 启发并分享
1. What kind of books do you like? 1. 你喜欢哪类书？
Tell partner. 告诉同伴。
Use the ideas below to helpyou. 用下面的想法帮助你。
Fiction 虚构类
fairy tales 童话
science fiction 传记小说
historical fiction 历史小说
Non-fiction 非虚构类
biographies 传记
science books 科学图书
travel guides 旅行指南
I like fiction and enjoy reading science fiction. 我喜欢虚构类作品，我爱读科幻小说。
When I read it, it's like entering another world. 我读它的时候，就像进入了另一个世界。
I prefer non-fiction. 我更喜欢非小说类作品。
I am interested in biographies. 我对传记感兴趣。
I find it interesting to read true stories about famous people. 我发现读名人的真实故事很有趣。
2. You are going to read an extract from the novel The Old Man and the Sea. 2. 你将要阅读小说《老人与海》的节选。
Look at the picture on this page. 看看这一页的图片。
What's the story probably about? 这个故事可能是关于什么的？
What's the relationship between the old man and the boy? 老人和男孩之间是什么关系？
Read and Understand 阅读理解
3. Read the extract. 3. 阅读节选内容。
Highlight the setting and the main characters. 标出背景设定和主要人物。
He was an old man who fished alone in a small boat in the Gulf Stream, 他是个老人，独自在墨西哥湾流的一条小船上捕鱼，
and he had gone eighty-four days now without taking a fish. 到现在已经八十四天没捕到一条鱼了。
In the first forty days, a boy had been with him. 头四十天里，有个男孩一直跟着他。
But after forty days without a fish, 可四十天没捕到鱼之后，
the boy's parents told him that the old man was unlucky, 男孩的父母告诉孩子，这老人运气太差，
and the boy had gone at their orders in another boat which caught three good fish the first week. 男孩就听了父母的话，上了另一艘船，那艘船头一周就捕到了三条好鱼。
It made the boy sad to see the old man come in each day with his boat empty, 看到老人每天都空着船回来，男孩很难过，
and he always went down to help him carry the lines and the other necessary stuff. 他总走下岸去帮老人拿钓索和其他必备的东西。
Everything about him was old except his eyes. 他身上的一切都透着苍老，唯独眼睛除外。
They were the same colour as the sea and were cheerful and unbeaten. 他的眼睛和海是一样的颜色，神采奕奕，透着不服输的劲儿。
'Santiago,' the boy said to him as they climbed from the bank where the boat was pulled up. “圣地亚哥。”两人从停船的岸边往上爬的时候，男孩对他说。
'I could go with you again. We've made some money.' “我可以再跟你一起出海呀。我们已经挣了些钱了。”
The old man had taught the boy to fish and the boy loved him. 老人教会了男孩捕鱼，男孩很爱他。
'No,' the old man said. “不行，”老人说，
'You're with a lucky boat. Stay with them.' “你待的那艘船运气好，跟着他们吧。”
'But remember how you went eighty-seven days without any fish and then we caught big ones every day for three weeks.' 可你还记得吗？那回你八十七天没捕到鱼，之后咱们连着三个星期，每天都捕到大鱼。”
'I remember,' the old man said. “我记得，”老人说，
'I know you did not leave me because you doubted.' “我知道你不是因为信不过我才离开的。”
'It was Papa that made me leave. “是爸爸让我离开的。
I am a boy and I must do what he tells me to do.' 我是个孩子，必须按他说的做。”
'I know,' the old man said. 'It is quite normal.' “我知道，”老人说，“这很正常。”
'He hasn't much faith.' “他没多少信心。”
'No,' the old man said. 'But we have. Haven't we?' “是啊，”老人说，“可我们有，对不对？”
'Yes,' the boy said. “对，”男孩说，
'Can I offer you a beer on the Terrace and then we'll take the stuff home?' “我请你去露台酒馆喝杯啤酒好不好？喝完咱们再把东西拿回家？”
'Why not?' the old man said.' Between fishermen.' “好啊，”老人说，“都是打鱼的，客气什么。”
They sat on the Terrace. 他们坐在露台上。
Many of the fishermen made fun of the old man but he was not angry. 好多渔夫都拿老人开玩笑，可他一点也不生气。
Many older fishermen looked at him and felt sad. 不少年纪大的渔夫看着他，心里觉得不好受。
But they did not show it and they spoke politely about what they had seen. 但他们没表现出来，只是客气地聊着自己出海的见闻。
4. Read the extract again. 4. 再读一遍节选。
What happened in the story? 故事里发生了什么？
Complete the notes. 完成笔记。
Setting 背景
An old man fished for 84 days, but caught no fish. 一位老人钓了 84 天鱼，但是一条鱼都没钓到。
Reactions/Attitudes 反应/态度
The boy's father: 男孩的父亲：
The boy: 男孩：
The old man: 老人：
5. Read the extract again and answer the questions. 5. 再读一遍节选并回答问题。
1. Why did the old man still go fishing in the Gulf Stream with no fish? 1. 为什么老人没钓到鱼还是要去墨西哥湾流钓鱼？
2. Why did the boy still go down to help the old man? 2. 为什么男孩还是要下去帮助老人？
3. How did the old man feel when others laughed at him? 3. 别人嘲笑老人的时候，他是什么感受？
4. What have you learnt from the story? 4. 你从这个故事中学到了什么？
6. In groups, take turns to tell the story. 6. 分组轮流讲故事。
Use your notesin Activity 4 to help you. 用你在活动 4 里做的笔记来帮助你。
Read and Explore 阅读与探索
7. Analyse and Appreciate 7. 分析与鉴赏
Answer the questions. 回答问题。
1. What does the old man look like? 1. 老人长什么样？
Find the part of the extract that describes his appearance. 找出节选里描写他外貌的部分。
2. How does the writer build the old man's character? 2. 作者是如何塑造老人的性格的？
3. What are the language style and features of this extract? 3. 这篇节选的语言风格和特点是什么？
Skill Builder 技巧积累
Building a character 塑造人物
Use the character's appearance, words and actions. 利用人物的外貌、语言和动作。
Use the character's responses to the words or actions of others. 利用人物对他人言行的反应。
8. Think and Share 8. 思考与分享
Answer the questions. 回答这些问题。
1. Do the two characters enjoy each other's company? 1. 这两个角色喜欢彼此的陪伴吗？
Why do you think so? 你为什么这么认为？
2. After reading the extract, do you want to read on? 2. 读完选段后，你想继续读下去吗？
Why or why not? 为什么想，或者为什么不想？
Focus on Language 语言聚焦
9. Vocabulary in Use 9. 词汇应用
What is the old man like? 这位老人是什么样的？
Find the words and expressions that describe the old man in the extract. 找出选段中描述这位老人的单词和表达。
Actions 动作
Appearance 外貌
Others' opinions 其他人的看法
the boy's father 男孩的爸爸
The boy 男孩
other fishermen 其他渔民
Words and expressions in the extract 选段中的单词和表达
10. Grammar Discovery 10. 语法探索
Relative clauses (2) 定语从句 (2)
Find the sentences in the extract. 在选段中找出这些句子。
Complete the sentences with the words that introduce relative clauses. 用引导关系从句的单词完成句子。
Then, complete the Your Discovery box. 然后完成“你的发现”方框。
Your Discovery 你的发现
To introduce a relative clause, we use: 要引导关系从句，我们用：
that for people or things that 指人或物
form, meaning, use 形式、意义、用法
Grammar Summary, Page 122; Grammar in Use, Page 123. 语法总结，第 122 页；词汇应用，第 123 页。
Express Yourself 表达自我
11. Writing 11. 写作
Imagine you are writing a novel. 假设你正在写一本小说。
Create a character. 创造一个角色。
Describe his or her appearance, words, actions and others' opinions of him/her. 描述他/她的外貌、语言、动作以及其他人对他/她的看法。
YOUR IDEA 你的观点
Why are some characters in literary works liked and remembered by people? 为什么文学作品中的有些角色会被人们喜爱和记住？
Lesson 2 My Shadow 第 2 课 我的影子
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1. Read aloud the pairs of words in the box. 1. 大声朗读方框中的单词对。
Do they rhyme? 它们押韵吗？
Add other pairs of words that rhyme in English. 添加其他用英语押韵的单词对。
bright — light 明亮的—光
bear — hear 熊—听见
door — law 门—法律
bone — stone 骨头—石头
look — book 看—书
eight — ate 八—吃
head — bed 头—床
blew — blue 吹—蓝色的
Rhyme: bright — light, ... 押韵：明亮的—光，⋯⋯
No rhyme: bear — hear, ... 不押韵韵：熊—听见，⋯⋯
Read and Explore 阅读与探索
2. Read the poem on Page 114 and answer the questions. 2. 阅读第 114 页的诗并回答问题。
1. Who is the speaker in the poem? 1. 这首诗的讲话者是谁？
How old do you think he is? 你觉得他多大了？
2. What does he find funny about his shadow? 2. 他觉得自己的影子有什么好笑的？
3. Why does he say his shadow is 'afraid'? 3. 他为什么说他的影子“害怕”？
4. Why does the shadow keep changing its positions? 4. 为什么影子的位置一直在变化？
3. What is the theme of each verse of the poem? 3. 这首诗每节的主题是什么？
Read again and match. 再次阅读并匹配。
Verse 1 第 1 段
Verse 2 第 2 段
Verse 3 第 3 段
A. My shadow follows me everywhere. A. 我的影子到处跟着我。
B. My shadow is like me. B. 我的影子和我一样。
C. My shadow changes in a funny way. C. 我的影子变化得很滑稽。
4. What is the poet's purpose of writing the poem? 4. 诗人写这首诗的目的是什么？
Read again and discuss with a partner. 再读一遍，并与同伴讨论。
5. How does the poet feel about his shadow? 5. 诗人对他的影子有什么感受？
Use evidence from the poem to support your idea. 用诗中的证据来支持你的观点。
Skill Builder 技巧积累
Defining the poet's purpose 明确诗人的写作目的
A poem is often written with one of the four purposes: 一首诗通常带有以下四种目的之一：
to persuade (try to change the reader's mind) 说服（试图改变读者的想法）
to inform (give information) 告知（提供信息）
to share (express feelings) 分享（表达情感）
to entertain (for enjoyment) 娱乐（使人愉悦）
Focus on Language 聚焦语言
6. Vocabulary in Use 6. 词汇应用
Complete the song below with rhyming words. Then, listen and check. 用押韵词完成下面的歌曲。然后听录音并核对。
An Extract from Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star 《一闪一闪小星星》节选
By Jane Taylor 作者：简·泰勒
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, 一闪一闪小星星，
How I wonder what you are! 我多么想知道你是什么！
Up above the world so high, 高高挂在世界之上，
Like a diamond in the sky. 像天空中的一颗钻石。
When the blazing sun is gone, 当炽热的太阳消失，
When he nothing shines upon, 当他不再照耀万物，
Then you show your little light, 然后你展示你的微光，
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night. 一闪一闪，整夜闪烁。
7. Poets usually use rhyming patterns in a poem. 7. 诗人通常在诗中使用押韵格式。
What is the purpose of using a rhyming pattern? 使用押韵格式的目的是什么？
What rhyming pattern does My Shadow use? 《我的影子》使用了什么押韵格式？
Express Yourself 表达自我
8. Writing 8. 写作
Write a short poem, and share it in class. 写一首短诗，并在班上分享。
Give your poem a title. 给你的诗起一个标题。
YOUR IDEA 你的观点
Why do we read or write poems? 我们为什么读诗或写诗？
Lesson 3 Journey to the West 第 3 课 西游记
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1. Who is your favourite character in Journey to the West? 1.《西游记》里你最喜欢的人物是谁？
Why? Discuss in groups. 为什么？分组讨论。
Sun Wukong is my favourite, because when the team is in trouble, he can think of a way out. 孙悟空是我最喜欢的，因为当团队遇到困难时，他能想出解决办法。
2. You are going to read a play adapted from the novel Journey to the West. 2. 你将要阅读一篇改编自小说《西游记》的剧本。
After Sun Wukong killed Lady White Bone, he was driven away. 孙悟空打死白骨精之后，被赶走了。
Do you know what happened after that? 你知道那之后发生了什么吗？
Read and Understand 阅读理解
3. Read the two scenes from the play. 3. 阅读剧本中的两个场景。
Where does each scene take place? 每个场景发生在哪里？
What happened in each scene? 每个场景里发生了什么？
Help Is at Hand 《救援在即》
Adapted from Journey to the West, attributed to Wu Cheng'en 改编自《西游记》，作者相传为吴承恩
Scene 1 场景 1
(In the Precious Image Kingdom, Bajie came back to the posthouse. （在宝象国，八戒回到驿馆。
He failed to find Master, but only found White Horse sleeping there.) 他没找到师父，只发现白龙马睡在那里。）
(Calling out suddenly, Bajie is shocked and falls to the ground.) （八戒突然叫出声，震惊得跌倒在地。）
Bajie, Master is in trouble! 八戒，师父有难了！
The monster has turned him into a tiger and there's nothing we can do to help! 妖怪把他变成了老虎，我们一点办法都没有！
We can't risk going there ourselves — it's too dangerous. 我们不能自己冒险去那里——太危险了。
There is one that can help. 有一个人能帮忙。
(Looking at White Horse in surprise)Who is that? （惊讶地看着白龙马）那个人是谁？
I suggest asking Wukong. 我建议去问问悟空。
He will know what to do. 他会知道该怎么做的。
(Shaking his head) There's no way Wukong will help us now! （摇摇头）悟空现在不可能帮我们的！
He's angry because I encouraged Master to use the Tight Headband Spell on him. 他很生气，因为我怂恿师父对他念紧箍咒。
I know, but he's our only hope now. 我知道，但他现在是我们唯一的希望了。
If we tell him we made a mistake, perhaps he'll forgive us. 如果我们告诉他我们错了，也许他会原谅我们的。
(Feeling nervous) I can't imagine apologising to Wukong. （紧张不安）我没法想象要去向悟空道歉。
You can go and talk to him. 你可以去和他谈谈。
(Feeling unwilling) Well, I'll do what I can. （不情愿地）好吧，我尽力而为。
(Bajie jumps up and climbs onto the clouds, heading straight towards the East.) （八戒跳上云头，径直朝东边飞去。）
Scene 2 第 2 场
(At the Fruit and Flower Mountain. （在花果山。
The sun is just rising as Bajie drops from the clouds. 太阳刚升起，
He finds Wukong sitting on a large rock, with many monkeys around. 八戒从云上落下。他看见悟空坐在一块大石头上，周围围着许多猴子。
Bajie is caught by the monkeys and pushed in front of Wukong.) 八戒被猴子们抓住，推到悟空面前。）
(Laughing) Welcome, Bajie. （笑着）欢迎啊，八戒。
What are you doing here? 你到这儿来做什么？
(Looking at the ground, lying) Master misses you. （看着地面，撒谎）师父想你了。
He asked me to invite you back. 他让我来请你回去。
(Shouting)He doesn't miss me and he won't invite me. （大喊）他才不想我，也不会请我回去。
He drove me away! 他把我赶走了！
(Afraid) OK, you're right. （害怕地）好吧，你说得对。
The truth is, Master needs you. 事实是，师父需要你。
He's in trouble! 他遇到麻烦了！
Would you please consider helping him? 你能不能考虑帮帮他？
(Angry) After what happened, I don't think I want to. （生气）发生了那样的事，我觉得我不想帮。
In fact, I remember you told Master to perform the Tight Headband Spell on me. 其实我还记得，是你叫师父对我念紧箍咒的。
I'm surprised you even come here to ask for my help. 我很惊讶你居然还敢来这儿找我帮忙。
Do you really think I'd agree? 你真觉得我会同意吗？
I'm sorry about what happened — we all are! 发生的事我很抱歉——我们都很抱歉！
Please help us! 请帮帮我们吧！
A monster turned Master into a tiger! 有个妖怪把师父变成老虎了！
(Looking anxious) Oh, what? （看起来很着急）哦，什么？
Is he OK? 他还好吗？
He is in danger. 他有危险。
You are the only one that can help. 你是唯一能帮助的人。
Didn't you tell the monster who I am? 你没有告诉怪兽我是谁吗？
The monster says you can't win a fight against him because you're not strong enough. 怪物说你打不赢他，因为你不够强壮。
(Trying make Wukong angry) （试图激怒悟空）
(Shouting, jumping up and down)Not strong enough? （一边大喊一边上蹿下跳）不够厉害？
I'm the Monkey King! 我可是美猴王！
I will show him. 我要让他见识见识。
Come on, Bajie. 走吧，八戒。
We're leaving! Master, I'm coming. 我们要走了！师父，我来了。
4. Read Scene 1 and answer the questions. 4. 阅读第 1 场并回答问题。
1. What does White Horse tell Bajie about Master? 1. 关于师父，白龙马告诉了八戒什么？
2. What is White Horse's advice on saving Master? 2. 关于救师父，白龙马的建议是什么？
3. Why doesn't Bajie want to follow White Horse's advice? 3. 为什么八戒不想听从白龙马的建议？
4. How does White Horse persuade Bajie to invite Wukong? 4. 白龙马是怎么说服八戒去请悟空的？
5. Read Scene 2 and complete the notes below. 5. 阅读第 2 场并完成下面的笔记。
How does Bajie persuade Wukong to save their master? 八戒是怎么说服悟空去救他们师父的？
Read and Explore 阅读与探索
6. Analyse and Appreciate 6. 分析与鉴赏
What are the components of a play script? 剧本的组成部分有哪些？
Tick(√) and find examples for each component in the play. 在括号里打勾（√），并在剧中找出每个组成部分对应的例子。
setting 背景
direct speech in quotation marks 引号中的直接引语
stage directions 舞台提示
name of the character who is speaking 说话的角色名字
dialogues between characters 角色之间的对话
Skill Builder 技巧积累
Components of a play script 剧本的组成部分
A play is often divided into acts and scenes. 一出戏剧通常分为幕和场。
It's about a story with elements of conflict, tensions and actions through the characters' dialogues. 它讲述的故事包含冲突、紧张情节和动作，这些都通过角色的对话展现。
7. Think and Share 7. 思考与分享
Why doyou think Wukong decides to leave the Fruit and Flower Mountain? 你觉得悟空为什么决定离开花果山？
What personalities do Wukong and Bajie have? 悟空和八戒有什么性格特点？
Find evidence from the play to support your opinion. 从剧中找出证据来支撑你的观点。
Focus on Language 语言聚焦
8. Vocabulary in Use 8. 词汇应用
Choose the correct option to complete the text. 选择正确的选项补全短文。
In Chapters 30—31 of Journey to the West, Master was 1. 在《西游记》第 30—31 回中，师父 1.
in trouble/on duty because a monster changed him into a tiger. 陷入了困境/在值班，因为一个妖怪把他变成了一只老虎。
White Horse 2. 白龙马 2.
suggested/practised asking Wukong for help. 建议/练习向悟空求助。
Bajie didn't want to do so because he had 3. 八戒不想这样做，因为他曾 3.
allowed/encouraged Master to use the Tight Headband Spell on Wukong. 允许/怂恿师父对悟空念紧箍咒。
Bajie couldn't 4. 八戒 4.
avoid/imagine apologising to Wukong, but agreed to go. 免不了/无法想象向悟空道歉，但还是同意去了。
At the Fruit and Flower Mountain, Bajie told a lie to Wukong. 在花果山，八戒对悟空撒了谎。
He said that Master 5. 他说师父 5.
hated/missed him and had asked Bajie to 6. 讨厌/想念他，并让八戒 6.
invite/hold him back. 邀请/挽留他回去。
Wukong didn't believe it, so Bajie told another lie. 悟空不相信，于是八戒又撒了一个谎。
He said that the monster thought Wukong couldn't win a 7. 他说那妖怪认为悟空在与他的 7.
struggle/fight against him. 挣扎/打斗中赢不了。
Wukong was angry and went to save Master. 悟空生气了，便去救师父。
In fact, he worried about Master's safety. 事实上，他担心师父的安全。
9. Grammar Discovery 9. 语法探索
Verb + v-i n g (2) 动词+ -ing 形式 (2)
Study the sentences carefully. 认真学习这些句子。
What do the sentences mean? 这些句子是什么意思？
Circle the verbs that are followed by the -ing form. 圈出后面接 -ing 形式的动词。
Then, complete the Your Discovery box. 然后完成“你的发现”方框。
1. We can't risk going there ourselves. 1. 我们不能冒险自己去那里。
2. I suggest asking Wukong. 2. 我建议去找孙悟空。
3. I can't imagine apologising to Wukong. 3. 我没法想象向孙悟空道歉的样子。
4. Would you consider helping him? 4. 你会考虑帮帮他吗？
5. Everyone else says you will avoid meeting the monster. 5. 其他人都说你会避开那个妖怪。
Your Discovery 你的发现
form, meaning, use 形式、含义、用法
Grammar Summary, Page 123; Grammar in Use, Page 124. 语法小结，第 123 页；语法运用，第 124 页。
Express Yourself 表达自我
10. In groups, act out the two scenes. 10 分组表演这两个场景。
Take the roles of Wukong, Bajie and White Horse. 分别扮演孙悟空、八戒和白龙马。
Follow the stage directions. 按照舞台提示表演。
YOUR IDEA 你的观点
How is a play different from a novel and a poem? 戏剧和小说、诗歌有什么不同？
What can a play offer us? 戏剧能给我们带来什么？
Writing Workshop 写作工坊
A Book Review 书评
Get Ready for Writing 写作准备
1. The school's English magazine is calling on students to submit book reviews of good novels they have read. 1. 学校的英文杂志正在号召学生提交他们读过的优秀小说的书评。
Think about a novel you want to write a review of. 想一想你想要写书评的一本小说。
Read for Writing 读写指南
2. Focus on Content 2. 关注内容
Here is a book review of Hong Yan. 这是一篇《红岩》的书评。
What is the book about? 这本书是关于什么的？
Why does the reviewer recommend the book? 书评作者为什么推荐这本书？
Hong Yan (Red Crag) is a novel by Luo Guangbin and Yang Yiyan. 《红岩》是罗广斌和杨益言创作的一部小说。
It is based on their experiences as CPC (the Communist Party of China) members in a Chongqing prison before liberation. 它基于解放前他们作为中国共产党党员在重庆监狱中的经历创作。
The story begins in 1948. 故事始于 1948 年。
The CPC members of Chongqing fight bravely against Kuomintang. 重庆的中国共产党党员英勇地与国民党斗争。
Because of this, some are put into prison. 正因如此，一些人被关进了监狱。
They keep on fighting in prison until the last moment of their lives. 他们在监狱中坚持斗争，直到生命的最后一刻。
Among the characters, Jiang Jie is one of the most outstanding. 在这些人物中，江姐是最杰出的人物之一。
After her husband's death, she takes over his position. 丈夫牺牲后，她接过了他的工作。
She leads other CPC members to fight for the liberation of Chongqing. 她带领其他中国共产党党员为重庆的解放而斗争。
When she is put into prison,she is illtreated, 她被关进监狱后遭受了虐待，
but she never gives in. 但她从未屈服。
She organises many fights in the prison and encourages other members to make a red flag to welcome the People's Republic of China. 她在监狱中组织了多次斗争，还鼓励其他党员制作一面红旗，迎接中华人民共和国的成立。
Hong Yan is a moving novel. 《红岩》是一部感人的小说。
It shows the fearless spirit of the CPC members. 它展现了中国共产党党员无畏的精神。
It encourages us to fight for our dreams. 它鼓励我们为自己的梦想而奋斗。
I highly recommend this book. 我强烈推荐这本书。
3. Focus on Structure 3. 关注结构
How is the book review written? 这篇书评是怎么写的？
Match the paragraphs to the descriptions. 将段落与描述匹配起来。
Then, work out your own outline. 然后，制定你自己的写作大纲。
Para. 1 段落 1
Para. 2 段落 2
Para. 3 段落 3
Para. 4 段落 4
A. your favourite character or chapter A. 你最喜欢的人物或章节
B. why it is recommended B. 推荐它的原因
C. summary of the plot C. 情节概要
D. basic information (title, author, type, etc.) D. 基本信息（书名、作者、类型等）
4. Focus on Language 4. 聚焦语言
Read the book review again. 再读一遍书评。
Underline some useful words and expressions for writing your review. 画出一些对写书评有用的单词和表达。
Write 2—3 sentences about the novel you have chosen in Activity 1. 就你在活动 1 中选择的小说写 2—3 句话。
Use the Sentence Builder to help you. 使用“句式积累”来帮助你。
Sentence Builder 句式积累
To write a book review, you can: 要写一篇书评，你可以：
state the title and author(s) of the book 说明书名和作者
... is a novel by... 《⋯⋯》是⋯⋯创作的小说。
provide the setting 提供故事背景
The story begins/takes place... 故事开始于/发生在⋯⋯
introduce the characters 介绍人物
Among the characters, ... is one of the most outstanding. 在众多人物中，⋯⋯是最出色的人物之一。
add comments and give recommendations 添加评论并给出推荐
... is a moving novel. It shows... 《⋯⋯》是一部感人的小说。它展现了⋯⋯
I highly recommend this book./I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys... 我强烈推荐这本书。／我会把它推荐给任何喜欢⋯⋯的人。
Compose Your Writing 创作你的作品
5. Drafting 5. 列提纲
Use your outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft. 使用你的提纲和“写作帮助”来写初稿。
6. Editing and Revising 6. 同伴互评表
Use the Peer Editing Sheet as a guide to edit your own book review, and then edit with a partner. 使用“同伴互评表”作为指南来修改你自己的书评，然后与同伴一起修改。
After that, revise your book review and share it with the class. 之后，修改完善你的书评并与全班分享。
Peer Editing Sheet, Page 111. 同伴互评表，第 111 页。
Writing Help 写作帮助
When writing a book review, you should: 写书评时，你应该：
introduce the book with its title, type and author(s); 介绍这本书的书名、类型和作者；
give a brief summary of the plot; 简要概括情节；
avoid mentioning how the story ends; 避免提及故事的结局；
introduce your favourite character or chapter; 介绍你最喜欢的人物或章节；
recommend the book and give reasons. 推荐这本书并说明理由。
Speaking Workshop 演讲工坊
Is It a Successful Film? 这是一部成功的电影吗？
Activate and Share 激活与分享
1. Can you think of any books, eg. The Old Man and the Sea, that have been made into films? 1. 你能想到任何被改编成电影的书籍吗，比如《老人与海》？
Are they successful? 它们成功吗？
Why or why not? 为什么成功？为什么不成功？
Listen and Learn 听一听，学一学
2. Listen and read the dialogue. 2. 听录音并读对话。
What does Peter enjoy about the film? 彼得喜欢这部电影的什么地方？
What is Peter disappointed with? 彼得对什么感到失望？
Underline the key information. 画出关键信息。
Then, act out the dialogue. 然后表演对话。
I watched a film online this weekend. 我这个周末在网上看了一部电影。
It was dhe Old Man and the Sea with Anthony Quinn. 它是由安东尼·奎恩主演的《老人与海》。
It is based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway. 它根据欧内斯特·海明威的小说改编。
What do you think of it? 你觉得它怎么样？
It was not as good as I expected. 它没有我预期的那么好。
Really? Was there anything you enjoyed? 真的吗？有什么你喜欢的内容吗？
Well, the music is fantastic. 嗯，音乐很棒。
It gives the film something that you can't get when you read the book. 它给电影带来了一些你读书时得不到的东西。
Did you enjoy the plot? 你喜欢这个情节吗？
I was a bit disappointed with it. 我对它有点失望。
Why? 为什么？
Well, it added some characters that didn't appear in the book. 嗯，它加了一些书中没有出现的角色。
Also, the acting wasn't very good. 而且，演技也不太好。
Overall, it's a waste of time. 总的来说，这是浪费时间。
Well, I once watched an older film of The Old Man and the Sea. 嗯，我曾经看过一版更老的《老人与海》电影。
It was amazing. 那部非常精彩。
Maybe we can watch this one together. 也许我们可以一起看那一部。
Good idea! 好主意！
3. Read the dialogue again. 3. 再读一遍对话。
How do the speakers askfor comments and make positive and negative comments? 说话者是如何询问评价，以及给出正面和负面评价的？
Listen and complete the Talk Builder. 听录音，完成“会话积累”。
Then, repeat. 然后重复练习。
Talk Builder 会话积累
Asking for comments 征求意见
What do you think of it? 你觉得怎么样？
Did you enjoy the plot? 你喜欢这个情节吗？
Making positive comments 积极评价
Making negative comments 发表负面评论
The acting wasn't very good. 表演不是很好。
Speaking 说一说
4. In pairs, have a conversation like the one in Activity 2. 4. 两人一组，仿照活动 2 中的对话进行交谈。
Talk about a film which is based on a Chinese novel. 谈论一部根据中国小说改编的电影。
Do you like the film or the novel better? Why? 你更喜欢电影还是小说？为什么？
Extended Practice 拓展练习
1. Listen to Tom talking about The Hobbit. 1. 听汤姆讲《霍比特人》。
Complete the table with the missing information. 用缺失的信息填写表格。
Have you read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien? 你读过 J.R.R. 托尔金的《霍比特人》吗？
My mum read it to me when I was six. 我六岁的时候，妈妈读给我听。
I read it again by myself when I was twelve and I listened to the book many times. 我十二岁时又自己读了一遍，还听了很多遍这本书。
I was very excited when I was finally old enough to watch the film series. 当我终于长到可以看系列电影的年龄时，我非常兴奋。
The acting was great — every character was exactly the way I imagined. 演技很棒——每个角色都和我想象的完全一样。
However, there was something disappointing. 然而，也有一些令人失望的地方。
For example, they added parts to the story with extra characters. 例如，他们在故事中加入了带有额外角色的情节。
They took away my enjoyment of the films. 这些情节减少了我看这些电影的乐趣。
2. Use your notes above to tell your foreign friend about Tom's experience with The Hobbit. 2. 用你上面的笔记，向你的外国朋友讲述汤姆与《霍比特人》的经历。
Tom's mum read the book The Hobbit to him when he was six... 汤姆六岁时，他的妈妈给他读《霍比特人》这本书⋯⋯
Reading Club 1 阅读俱乐部 1
Tom Sawyer Painted the Fence 汤姆·索亚刷栅栏
It was a bright sunny Saturday morning. 那是一个阳光明媚的星期六早晨。
Tom was ordered by Aunt Polly to paint the fence. 波莉姨妈要求汤姆去刷栅栏。
It would take him all day. 这得花他一整天的时间。
Suddenly, he had an idea. 突然，他想到了一个主意。
Tom began painting very carefully when Ben Rogers came down the street. 本·罗杰斯沿着街走过来的时候，汤姆正十分仔细地刷着栅栏。
He seemed very happy, eating an apple. 他啃着苹果，看起来特别开心。
'Hello!' Ben shouted. “嗨！”本大声喊道，
'I'm going swimming. I bet you wish you could come, but you have to work. “我要去游泳啦。我打赌你肯定也想去，可你得干活。”
'Oh, why do you call this work?' “哦，你怎么能说这是干活呢？”
replied Tom. 汤姆回答道。
'You don't mean you're enjoying it?' “你该不会是说你挺享受做这个的吧？”
asked Ben. 本问道。
'Well, why not?' said Tom. “嗯，为什么不享受呢？”汤姆说。
'I can go swimming any time — but I hardly ever get the chance to paint a fence. “我什么时候都能去游泳——可我几乎从来没机会刷栅栏。”
Tom continued his work. 汤姆继续干着手里的活。
'Tom,' said Ben after a while, 'can I paint a bit?' “汤姆，”过了一会儿本开口说，“我能刷一会儿吗？”
Tom paused and thought about this. 汤姆顿了顿，琢磨起这件事来。
This made Ben want to paint the fence more. 这反倒让本更想刷栅栏了。
'Oh, please, Tom!' Ben said. “哦，拜托了，汤姆！”本说道。
'I really don't think it's a good idea,' answered Tom, looking very sorry about this. “我真觉得这不是个好主意。”汤姆回答，脸上露出十分为难的表情。
'I'll be careful!' cried Ben. “我会很小心的！”本喊道。
'And — and I'll give you my apple!' “而且——而且我把我的苹果给你！”
Tom considered this. 汤姆考虑了一下他的话。
Then, slowly, he gave the brush to Ben. 接着，他慢悠悠地把刷子递给了本。
There was a sad look on his face when he did this and his heart was filled with joy. 他做这件事的时候脸上一副不情愿的样子，心里却乐开了花。
When Ben got tired, Billy and Johnny were already waiting to paint the fence. 等本刷累了，比利和约翰尼早就等着要刷栅栏了。
They even gave Tom toys to play with, for the chance to join in the fun. 为了能得到机会加入这件“趣事”，他们甚至把自己的玩具送给汤姆玩。
In the end, the fence got three coats of paint, while Tom enjoyed the sunshine, 最后，栅栏足足被刷了三层漆，而汤姆呢，
the big juicy apple and many toys! 一边晒着太阳，一边啃着汁水饱满的大苹果，还收获了好多玩具！
1. How did Tom manage to let Ben and other boys paint the fence for him? 1. 汤姆是怎么让本和其他男孩替他刷栅栏的？
2. What kind of boy is Tom? 2. 汤姆是个什么样的男孩？
What's your comment about him? 你对他有什么评价？
Reading Club 2 阅读俱乐部 2
Mark Twain 马克·吐温
Mark Twain (1835—1910) was an American writer. 马克·吐温（1835—1910）是一位美国作家。
One of his famous books is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. 他的著名作品之一是《汤姆·索亚历险记》。
The characters in this book don't all speak perfect English — they use the 'Pike County dialect'. 这本书中的角色并不都说标准的英语——他们使用“派克县方言”。
This is the way ordinary people spoke in the town where Mark Twain grew up. 这是马克·吐温成长的小镇上普通人的说话方式。
The fact that Twain used it in his books makes it seem more real, and makes his writing unique. 吐温在书中使用了这种方言，这一事实使故事显得更真实，也使他的写作风格独具特色。
The 'Pike County dialect' isn't the only thing from Twain's own life that appears in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. “派克县方言”并不是吐温自己的生活中唯一出现在《汤姆·索亚历险记》里的事物。
The story takes place in St. Petersburg, 故事发生在圣彼得堡镇，这是吐温虚构的一个小镇，
a small town that Twain invented, based on Hannibal where he grew up. 以他成长的汉尼拔镇为原型。
As a child, Twain was very similar to the character of Tom Sawyer. 小时候，吐温与汤姆·索亚这个角色非常相似。
Like Tom, Twain was clever and enjoyed adventure. 像汤姆一样，吐温聪明且热爱冒险。
Both boys loved the river, 两个男孩都喜爱那条河，
and Tom said in the book that he wanted to pilot boats when he grew up. 汤姆在书中说他长大后想当领航员。
This was the job that Twain learnt to do when he was a young man. 这正是吐温年轻时学会从事的工作。
Twain enjoyed working on the river, but when the American Civil War started in 1861, the boats stopped working. 吐温喜欢在河上工作，但当 1861 年美国内战爆发时，船只停止了运营。
He tried many different jobs before he published The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in 1876. 在 1876 年出版《汤姆·索亚历险记》之前，他尝试过许多不同的工作。
This book was very popular in both the USA and European countries, 这本书在美国和欧洲各国都非常受欢迎，
and it is the reason why we remember Mark Twain as one of the best writers of the 19th century. 这也是我们铭记马克·吐温是 19 世纪最杰出的作家之一的原因。
Notes 笔记
1. dialect 1. 方言，地方化
2. unique 2. 独特的；特有的
1. What is special about Twain's famous book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? 1. 吐温的名著《汤姆·索亚历险记》有什么特别之处？
Did Twain's own life appear in the book? 吐温自己的生活出现在书中了吗？
Can you give an example? 你能举个例子吗？
2. A writer's works are related to his/her life experiences. 2. 作家的作品与他／她的人生经历有关。
Can you think of a writer whose works show his/her life experiences? 你能想出一位作品能体现其人生经历的作家吗？
Project 专项
Theatre Time 剧场时间
Task 任务
You are going to put on a short drama in groups based on a piece of literary work. 你们将分组根据一部文学作品上演一部短剧。
Discuss what you have learnt from the literary work. 讨论你们从这部文学作品中学到了什么。
Decide which novel or story you will adapt into a drama. 确定你们要把哪本小说或哪个故事改编成戏剧。
Planning 计划
How many scenes are you going to include for the drama? 这部戏剧你们打算安排多少个场景？
How will you divide the work among members (playwright, director, actors, etc.)? 你们要如何在成员间分配工作（编剧、导演、演员等）？
What ideas and language in this unit will you use? 你们会用到本单元的哪些想法和语言？
Creating 创作
How many steps would you take to complete your task? 你们完成这项任务需要分几步？
Follow the steps to create your work. 按照步骤创作你们的作品。
Make sure that everyone takes a part. 确保每个人都参与其中。
Practise and rehearse your drama together. 一起练习和排练你们的戏剧。
Presenting 展示
Get props ready on the stage and make sure that the lights, sound effects, etc. work well. 准备好舞台上的道具，确保灯光、音效等都运行正常。
Perform confidently and naturally. 自信自然地表演。
Reflecting 反思
Are you satisfied with your performance? Why? 你对自己的表现满意吗？为什么？
How can your work be improved? 你们的作品还有哪些可以改进的地方？
Does your group cooperate well? 你们小组合作得好吗？
What do you like about other groups'dramas? 其他小组的戏剧有哪些你喜欢的地方？
Do you agree? 你同意吗？
Literature is about finding something amazing in ordinary people and expressing great ideas with simple words. 文学就是在普通人身上发现奇妙之处，用简单的文字表达深刻的思想。
Check Your Progress 进度评估
1. Complete the text about your favourite type of literary works. 1. 完成关于你最喜欢的文学作品类型的短文。
2. Read the text about the British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the character Sherlock Holmes he created. 2. 阅读关于英国作家阿瑟·柯南·道尔爵士和他创作的角色夏洛克·福尔摩斯的短文。
Choose the correct option. 选择正确的选项。
What do you find most interesting about the writer and his stories? 你觉得这位作家和他的故事中，最有趣的是什么？
The British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created the character Sherlock Holmes for his 1887 mystery story, A Study in Scarlet. 英国作家阿瑟·柯南·道尔爵士在 1887 年的侦探小说《血字的研究》中创造了夏洛克·福尔摩斯这个角色。
Sherlock was a tall man 1. 夏洛克 1.
which/who lived at 221B Baker Street in London. 是/是一个高个子男人，住在伦敦贝克街 221B 号。
He was very smart and good at 2. 他非常聪明，善于2.
solve/solving problems, and this made him an excellent detective. 解决/解决问题，这使他成为一名出色的侦探。
Sherlock was brilliant at his job, but not so good at 3. making/make friends. 夏洛克在工作上才华横溢，但不太善于交朋友。
He avoided 4. to see/seeing most people, but he had one good friend, Dr Watson, 5. which/who helped him solve mysteries. 他避免见大多数人，但他有一个好朋友——华生医生，华生帮助他破获疑案。
Together, they appeared in many stories. 他们一起出现在许多故事中。
But Conan Doyle soon got tired of 6. writing/write about them, and so he wrote about Sherlock's death in The Final Problem in 1893. 但柯南·道尔很快就厌倦了写他们的故事，于是他在 1893 年的《最后一案》中写到了夏洛克之死。
However, the British public didn't enjoy 7. to read/reading about Sherlock's death at all. 然而，英国公众一点也不喜欢读到夏洛克之死。
Over 20,000 people cancelled their subscription to The Strand Magazine 8. that/where Conan Doyle's stories appeared! 超过两万人取消了他们订阅的《斯特兰德杂志》，柯南·道尔的故事正是刊登在这本杂志上！
The writer was forced to bring his character back from the dead in The Adventure of the Empty House in 1903. 这位作家被迫在 1903 年的《空屋历险记》中让他的角色死而复生。
3. What is your favourite Chinese story? 3. 你最喜欢的中国故事是什么？
Why do you like it? 你为什么喜欢它？
Write a recommendation for international students. 为国际学生写一份推荐。
Unit Summary 单元总结
What have you learnt in this unit? 你在本单元学到了什么？
Complete the diagram and reflect on what you have learnt. 完成图表并反思所学内容。
Add more if you can. 如果可以，请添加更多内容。
Then, share with a partner. 然后与同伴分享。
LITERATURE 文学
brings/offers ______. 带来/提供______。
Types of literary works 文学作品的类型
fiction: ______ 虚构类：______
non-fiction: ______ 非虚构类：______
... ⋯⋯
Features of literary works 文学作品的特点
how to build a character: ______ 如何塑造人物：______
how to develop the plot: ______ 如何展开情节：______
... ⋯⋯
Value of literature 文学的价值
positive: ______ 积极的方面：______
negative: ______ 消极的方面：______
More... 更多⋯⋯
Study Help 学习帮助
How to read a story 如何读故事
Take notes. 记笔记。
When you read fiction with chapters, 当你阅读分章节的小说时，
review chapter events and take notes for better understanding. 回顾章节中的事件并记笔记，以便更好地理解。
Guess the new words. 猜测生词。
When you see an unfamiliar word while reading, 阅读时遇到不熟悉的单词，
guess its meaning according to the context. 根据上下文猜测它的意思。
Look it up later at the end of the chapter. 读完这一章后再查词典。
Guess what will happen. 猜测会发生什么。
Guess the story's next events. 猜测故事接下来的情节。
Then, read on to see if you're right. 然后继续读下去，看看你猜得对不对。
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